Digital Still Camera: DSC-S70

3-060-522-13(1)
Digital Still
Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-S70
Serial No. ________________________

DSC-S70
2000 Sony Corporation
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

Never expose the battery pack to
temperature above 140F (60C), such as in
a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
or write to:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers,
Florida 33913
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
For the Customers in the
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the
products enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-S70
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ 07656
USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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The shielded interface cable recommended
in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/
31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
Residential area
Business district
Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.

For the Customers in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
U.S.A. and Canada
For the Customers in Canada
NOTICE FOR THE
CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
For the Customers in
Germany
Attention
Memory Stick
N50
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Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of
the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
This camera conforms with the Design
Rules for Camera File Systems universal
standard established by the JEIDA (Japan
Electronic Industries Development
Association). You cannot play back on
your camera still images recorded on other
equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/
TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that
does not conform with this universal
standard. (These models are not sold in
some areas.)
Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback
of images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the
Memory Stick unusable or image data
breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
Do not aim the camera at the sun
or other bright light
This may cause irrecoverable damage to
your eyes.
LCD screen and lens
The LCD screen is manufactured using
high-precision technology. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or
bright points (red, blue or green in color)
that constantly appear on the LCD screen.
These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective use.
Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen or the lens to direct sunlight for
long periods may cause malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to
get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, refer to page 54 and
follow the instructions on how to remove it
before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
always copy (back up) data to a disk.
Handling of the movable lens
This camera uses a movable lens.
Be careful not to strike or apply excessive
force to the lens portion.
Be sure to read the following
before using your camera
About the Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing fine
images. The lens for this camera uses the
MTF* measurement system for cameras
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and
offers the same quality as other Carl
Zeiss lenses.
MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation
Transfer Function/Factor, a numeric
value indicating the ability to reproduce
the subject contrast.
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Table of contents
Identifying the parts .............................. 6
Preparing the power supply .................. 8
Setting the date and time ..................... 13
Inserting the Memory Stick ............. 15
B Recording
Recording still images ........................ 16
Recording moving images .................. 21
B Playback
Playing back still images .................... 22
Playing back moving images .............. 23
Viewing images using a personal
computer ...................................... 25
Image file storage destinations and
image files .................................... 29
How to use the MODE selector .......... 30
How to use the control button ............. 30
How to change the menu settings ....... 32
Menu settings ...................................... 33
B Various recording
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE) ............................ 38
Recording still images for e-mail
(E-MAIL) ..................................... 39
Adding audio files to still images
(VOICE) ...................................... 39
Recording text documents (TEXT) ..... 40
Recording uncompressed images
(TIFF) ........................................... 40
Recording images in macro ................ 41
Setting the distance to the subject ....... 41
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 42
Adjusting the exposure
(EXPOSURE) .............................. 43
Adjusting the white balance
(WHITE BALANCE) .................. 43
Recording the date and time on the still
image (DATE/TIME) .................. 44
Enjoying picture effects
(P.EFFECT) ................................. 44
B Various playback
Playing back six images at once
(INDEX) ...................................... 45
Enlarging a part of the still image
(Zoom and trimming) .................. 46
Rotating a still image (ROTATE) ....... 47
Playing back the images in order
(SLIDE SHOW) ........................... 47
Viewing images on a TV screen ......... 48
B Editing
Preventing accidental erasure
(PROTECT) ................................. 49
Deleting images (DELETE) ................ 50
Changing the recorded still image size
(RESIZE) ..................................... 51
Copying images (COPY) .................... 51
Selecting still images to print
(PRINT MARK) .......................... 53
Precautions .......................................... 54
On Memory Sticks .......................... 55
Using your camera abroad .................. 56
Troubleshooting .................................. 57
Warning and notice messages ............. 61
Self-diagnosis display ......................... 62
Specifications ...................................... 63
Display window indicators ................. 64
LCD screen indicators ........................ 65
Index ................................................... 67
Getting started
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
Additional information
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Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
A Display window
B Flash (20)
C MODE selector (30)
D Shutter button (16) (21)
E Photocell window for flash
Do not block while recording.
F Self-timer/recording lamp
G Tripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
Use a tripod with a screw length of
less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). You
will be unable to firmly secure the
camera to tripods having longer
screws, and may damage the
camera.
H Lens
When cleaning the lens, first return
the lens to the fully retracted
position and turn off the power,
then gently wipe the lens.
I Built-in microphone
Do not touch while recording.
J Finder window
K Hook for lens cap/strap
L Finder adjustment dial (17)
M (External flash) jack
N USB jack (26) (27)
O A/V OUT jack (48)
Audio output is monaural.
P Lens cap
Be sure to remove the lens cap
before turning on your camera.
Q Speaker
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A PROGRAM AE button (42)
B LCD ON/OFF button
C Finder
Self-timer/recording lamp (red)
AE lock lamp (green)
Strobe charge lamp (orange)
D FOCUS button (41)
E Flash button
F LCD screen
G POWER switch
H VOLUME +/ button
PROGRAM AE +/ button
I DISPLAY button
J Hook for lens cap/strap
K Zoom button
L Access lamp (15)
M Battery/Memory Stick cover
N Battery eject lever (8)
O OPEN switch
P Control button
Q DC IN jack (9) (12)
R POWER lamp
Attaching the strap
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Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Your camera operates only with the InfoLITHIUM NP-FM50 battery pack* (M
series). You cannot use any other battery pack.

To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/Memory Stick cover. Slide the battery eject lever
downward, and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
* What is InfoLITHIUM?
InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery
consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
InfoLITHIUM battery pack (M series). InfoLITHIUM M series battery packs have the
mark. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
1
Open the battery/Memory Stick cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
2
Install the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment
as illustrated.
3
Close the battery/Memory Stick cover.
Battery eject lever
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Charging the battery pack
You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn
off your camera before charging.

Battery remaining indicator
The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still
record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera again,
slide down the POWER switch to turn on the camera again.
1
Insert the battery pack into your camera.
2
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
3
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
The CHARGE lamp in the display window flashes when charging begins.
When the CHARGE lamp goes off, normal charge is completed. For full
charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the
battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is completed until
the battery remaining indicator and FULL is displayed alternately in the
display window.
AC-L10 AC power adaptor
DC IN jack cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Battery pack (M series)
Power cord
(mains lead)
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Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10
AC power adaptor.
STILL mode recording*
STILL mode playback**
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77F (25C), 640480 image
size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time
when you use a normally charged battery pack.
Recording at about 4-second intervals
Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
MOVIE mode recording
Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a
temperature of 77F (25C) and 160112 image size. Numbers in parentheses
indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.)
NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 90
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Battery life (min.) Number of images
LCD screen ON 120 (110) 1600 (1400)
LCD screen OFF 150 (140) 2000 (1800)
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Battery life (min.) Number of images
LCD screen ON 220 (210) 4400 (4200)
NP-FM50 (supplied)
LCD screen OFF (min.) LCD screen ON (min.)
Continuous recording 150 (140) 130 (120)
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Notes
The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low
temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.
The capacity of the Memory Stick is limited. The above figures are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the Memory Stick.
---- appears in the display window until the battery usable time is calculated.
During charging, the indicators in the display window may not appear correctly or may flash in
the following cases.
When the battery pack is not installed correctly.
When the AC power adaptor is disconnected.
When the battery pack has malfunctioned.
When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the
battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.
Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause
malfunction.
Do not expose the battery pack to water.
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Using the AC power adaptor
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied).
Note
While using the AC power adapter if you do not operate the camera for about
30 minutes with the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE, the camera turns off
automatically. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch to turn on the
camera again.
However, the camera will not turn off when connected to a personal computer.
1
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
2
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
AC-L10 AC power adaptor
DC IN jack cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord
(mains lead)
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Setting the date and time
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.

1
Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the power.
The POWER lamp lights up.
2
Press v on the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3
Select [SETUP] with B on the control button,
then press the center z.
Control button
POWER lamp
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To cancel the date and time setting
Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
4
Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the
center z.
5
Select the desired date display format with
v/V on the control button, then press the
center z.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).
6
Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
item you want to set with b/B on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
7
Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press
the center z to enter it.
After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
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Select [ENTER] with B on the control button,
then press the center z at the desired
moment to begin clock movement.
The date and time are entered.
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Inserting the Memory Stick

Open the battery/Memory Stick cover, then press the Memory Stick once lightly.
Notes
Insert the Memory Stick firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as MEMORY
STICK ERROR will be displayed.
Never remove the Memory Stick or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.
You cannot record or edit images on a Memory Stick if the erasure prevention switch is set to
the LOCK position.
1
Open the battery/Memory Stick cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
2
Insert the Memory Stick.
Insert the Memory Stick with the B mark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
3
Close the battery/Memory Stick cover.
Removing the Memory Stick
Access lamp
Erasure prevention switch
Connector
Label space
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Basic operations B Recording
Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert
a Memory Stick.
Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.
The number of images you can record on a Memory Stick
See pages 38 to 40.
1
Set the MODE selector to STILL.
2
Press and hold the shutter button halfway
down and check the image.
While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing,
the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet
recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up
and the camera is ready for recording.
To cancel the recording, release the shutter button.
3
Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the Memory Stick.
When RECORDING disappears, you can record the next image.
POWER switch
AE lock indicator
Remaining memory
capacity indicator
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Notes
Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.
While the image is being recorded on the Memory Stick, do not shake or strike the camera.
Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick.
When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but this does
not affect the recorded image.
Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then
record the image.
Indicators in the finder
Press LCD ON/OFF.
Notes
When you record a subject closer than 3 1/4 feet (1 m), the positions of the finder and the lens
differ, so record using the LCD screen.
You cannot view digitally zoomed images with the finder. Check these images using the LCD
screen.
You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] or [CONVERSION] are set to [ON] in the
menu settings.
Recording images with the finder
To turn off the LCD screen
Finder adjustment
dial
LCD ON/OFF
Recording lamp
AE lock lamp
Strobe charge lamp
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You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen
(page 32) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording
mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the
control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the image first by
selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and
pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and
pressing the center z.
The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens
portion while it is operating.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more
T side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 41.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3.
Using digital zoom
The maximum zoom magnification is 6.
Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 35).
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
Using the zoom feature
T side: for telephoto (subject appears
closer)
Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
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Notes
Zoom does not work while recording moving images.
Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the finder.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 65 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
Notes
You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
operations.
The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.
Select (self-timer) indicator on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control
button, then press the center z. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD
screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is
recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the
shutter is released.
LCD screen indicators during recording
Using the self-timer
DISPLAY
Control button
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp
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The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes
when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the
(flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Each time you press the (flash), the indicator changes as follows.
(No indicator) t t t t (No indicator)
Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
Forced flash: The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
No flash: The flash does not strobe.
You can change the brightness of the flash (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings
(page 35).
Notes
The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to
2.5 m).
Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause the lens
shadow to appear.
You cannot use an external flash and the built-in flash at the same time.
Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on
individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or
other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the
shutter to a slow speed in the PROGRAM AE shutter priority mode.
The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
Recording images with the flash
(flash)
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Recording moving images
Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format.
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and
insert a Memory Stick.

See pages 18 and 19.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 65 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
1
Set the MODE selector to MOVIE.
2
Press the shutter button fully down.
REC appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on
the Memory Stick.
If you press the shutter button momentarily
The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the
recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings
(page 34).
If you hold the shutter button down
The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up
to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to
[320 (HQ)]/[320240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 34).
Zooming or using the self-timer, etc.
LCD screen indicators during recording
DISPLAY
POWER switch
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Playing back still images

When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.
Notes
You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other
equipment.
You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be
recorded with this camera.
See page 65 for a detailed description of the indicators.
1
Set the MODE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
3
Select the desired still image with the
control button.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
LCD screen indicators during still image playback
DISPLAY
POWER switch
B Playback
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Playing back moving images

To pause playback
Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press
the center z.
1
Set the MODE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
3
Select the desired moving image with the
control button.
Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than
still images.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
4
Select B (playback) on the LCD screen with
v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the
center z.
The moving image and sound are played back.
During playback, B (playback) changes to X
(pause).
POWER switch
VOLUME +/
DISPLAY
B (playback)/X (pause)
Playback bar
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When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the
image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during
playback, playback is paused.
Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)]
The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4.
Press VOLUME +/ to adjust the volume.
See page 65 for a detailed description of the indicators.
Adjusting the volume
LCD screen indicators during moving image playback
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Viewing images using a personal
computer
You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to
e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing
images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your
personal computer and application software.
Note
Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications
that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.
Still images (other than TEXT and uncompressed modes): JPEG format
Moving images/audio: MPEG format
Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format
TEXT mode: GIF format
Recommended Windows environment
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from:
Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or
Windows 98 to Windows 98SE.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.
iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive
iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Notes
Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect
two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the
USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.
Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may
not operate.
Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned
above.
Recommended computer environment
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Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to
the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for
viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.
For Windows 98 users
Note
Be sure to insert a Memory Stick into your camera before installing the USB driver.
Otherwise, you will be unable to install the USB driver.
For Macintosh users
Installing the USB driver
1
Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
3
Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connector on
your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.
4
Insert a Memory Stick into your camera, connect the AC power
adaptor and turn on your camera.
PC MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set
to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the
camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts.
5
Follow the on-screen messages to specify the CD-ROM drive and
install the USB driver.
The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are
installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
1
Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
to the USB connector
Personal computer
USB cable
Push in until the
connector clicks
into place
to the USB jack
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For Windows 98 users
3
Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.
4
Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open
the window.
5
Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to
the System Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag
and drop).
Sony USB Driver
Sony USB Shim
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When Put these items into the Extensions folder? appears, click
OK.
7
Restart your personal computer.
Viewing images
1
Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow
Windows 98 to load.
2
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera
and the other end to the USB connector on your personal
computer.
3
Insert a Memory Stick into your camera, and connect the AC
power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains).
4
Turn on the power of your camera.
PC MODE appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
5
Open My Computer on Windows 98 and double click the newly
recognized drive. (Example: Removable Disk (D:))
The folders inside the Memory Stick are displayed.
to the USB connector
Personal computer
USB cable
Push in until the
connector clicks
into place
to the USB jack
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Memory Stick
Memory Stick operations on your camera cannot be assured if the Memory Stick has been
formatted on your personal computer.
Do not optimize the Memory Stick on a Windows machine. This will shorten the Memory
Stick life.
Do not compress the data on the Memory Stick. Compressed files cannot be played back on
your camera.
Software
Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image
file.
When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal
computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image
format will differ so the FILE ERROR message may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
Communications with your personal computer
Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after
recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this
manual.
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Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the
folder.
For the detailed folder and file name, see Image file storage destinations and
image files (page 29).
Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is
recommended. If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick, the image
and sound may break off.
Notes on using your personal computer
Desired file type Double-click in this order
Still image Dcim folder t 100msdcf folder t Image file
Moving image* Mssony folder t Moml0001 folder t Image file*
Audio* Mssony folder t Momlv100 folder t Audio file*
E-mail image
TIFF image
(uncompressed)
Mssony folder t Imcif100 folder t Image file
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Image file storage destinations
and image files
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.
The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number
within the range from 0001 to 9999.
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is
D.)
The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file
Folder File Meaning
100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG Still image file recorded normally
Still image file recorded in E-MAIL
mode (page 39)
Still image file recorded in TIFF mode
(page 40)
Still image file recorded in VOICE
mode (page 39)
TXT0ssss.GIF Still image file recorded in TEXT mode
(page 40)
Imcif100 DSC0ssss.JPG Small-size image file recorded in E-
MAIL mode (page 39)
DSC0ssss.TIF Uncompressed image file recorded in
TIFF mode (page 40)
Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG Moving image file recorded normally
Momlv100 DSC0ssss.MPG Audio file recorded in VOICE mode
(page 39)
Folder containing still image data
Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF
mode image data
Folder containing moving image data
Folder containing VOICE mode audio data
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Advanced operations
Before performing advanced
operations
This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for
Advanced operations.
How to use the MODE selector
The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play
back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your
camera.
How to use the control button
The control button is used to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on
the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are frequently used for
Advanced operations are described below.
PLAY: To play back or edit
images
STILL: To record still images
and voice memos
MOVIE: To record moving
images
Select Enter (OK)
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Note
You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 45).

The Advanced operations section of this manual refers to selecting and
entering items by the above procedure as Select [(item name)].
Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen
Selecting items and images on the LCD screen
1
Press v/V/b/B on the
control button to select the
item you want to set or the
image you want to display.
The color of the selected item or
the border of the selected image
changes from blue to yellow.
2
Press the center z to enter
the item.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute
each function.
Press v to display the menu bar
on the LCD screen.
Press V to clear the menu bar
from the LCD screen.
Menu bar
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How to change the menu settings
Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu
items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button.

Press V on the control button until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar display in
step 1. To clear the menu bar, press V again.
1
Press v on the control button to display the menu bar.
The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE
selector.
2
Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the
control button, then press the center z.
The color of the selected item changes from blue to
yellow, and when you press the center z, the modes
that can be set for that item are displayed.
3
Select the desired mode with v/V/b/B on the control button, then
press the center z.
To clear the menu
MODE selector
MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode)
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Menu settings
Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE
selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial
settings are indicated with x.
(SELF TIMER)
Records with the self-timer (page 19).
EFFECT
FILE
Item Setting Description MODE
selector
P.EFFECT SOLARIZE
B&W
SEPIA
NEG.ART
xOFF
Sets the image special effects (page 44). MOVIE
STILL
DATE/
TIME
DAY&TIME
DATE
xOFF
Sets whether to insert the date and time
into the image (page 44).
STILL
selector
FORMAT OK Formats a Memory Stick. MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
CANCEL Cancels formatting of a Memory
Stick.
POS.
SENSOR
ON Plays back images recorded with the
camera on its side (vertical images) as
horizontal images. This function does
not work for images recorded in TEXT
mode.
STILL
xOFF When this camera may be subject to
vibration such as when you record
images from inside a moving car, set
this to OFF to prevent improper
horizontal/vertical judgement.
FILE
NUMBER
SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence
even if the Memory Stick is changed.
MOVIE
STILL
xNORMAL Resets the file numbering each time the
Memory Stick is changed.
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IMAGE
SIZE
x20481536
2048 (3:2)
16001200
1280960
640480
Selects the image size when recording
still images.
STILL
320 (HQ)
320240
x160112
Selects the MPEG image size when
recording moving images.
MOVIE
REC MODE TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in
addition to the JPEG file.
STILL
TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white.
VOICE Records an audio file (with still image)
in addition to the JPEG file.
E-MAIL Records a small-size (320240) JPEG
file in addition to the selected image
size.
xNORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected
image size.
REC TIME
SET
15 sec
10 sec
x5 sec
Adjusts the recording time for moving
images.
MOVIE
ROTATE
(in single
mode only)
Rotates the still image. PLAY

SLIDE
SHOW
(in single
mode only)
INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval.
x3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min
PLAY
REPEAT Repeats the slide show.
xON/OFF
START Starts the slide show.
CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings and
execution.
PRINT
MARK
ON Marks the still images to be printed
(page 53).
PLAY
xOFF Unmarks the print mark of the still
images.
PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental
erasure (page 49).
PLAY
xOFF Releases protection of images against
accidental erasure.
selector
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CAMERA
TOOL
selector
CONVERSION ON Set to ON when using the VCL-
MHG07 conversion lens (not supplied).
At this time, the zoom function does not
work and you cannot turn off the LCD
screen.
Also, note that the VAD-S70 adaptor
ring needed to mount the conversion
lens to your camera is not sold in some
countries and regions.
MOVIE
STILL
xOFF
DIGITAL
ZOOM
xON Uses digital zoom. STILL
OFF Does not use digital zoom.
SHARPNESS +2 to 2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
appears on the LCD screen except
when set to 0.
STILL
WHITE
BALANCE
IN DOOR
OUT DOOR
HOLD
xAUTO
Sets the white balance (page 43). MOVIE
STILL
FLASH
LEVEL
HIGH Makes the flash level higher than
normal.
STILL
xNORMAL Normal setting.
LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal.
EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to
2.0 EV
Adjusts the exposure. MOVIE
STILL
selector
COPY OK Copies an image (page 51). PLAY
CANCEL Cancels copying of the image.
RESIZE
(in single
mode only)
20481536
16001200
1280960
640480
xCANCEL
Changes the recorded still image size
(page 51).
PLAY
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SETUP
INDEX*
Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 45).
DELETE
selector
DEMO xON/STBY
OFF
Displayed only when you use the AC
power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL
mode. When ON is selected, a
demonstration will start if you do not
operate your camera for about
10 minutes. To stop the demonstration,
turn off your camera. Select ON to make
the demonstration appear again.
MOVIE
STILL
VIDEO
OUT
NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC
mode (North American countries, Japan,
etc.).
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL
mode (European countries, etc.).
/
LANGUAGE
xENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.
CLOCK
SET
Sets the date and time (page 13). MOVIE

STILL
PLAY
BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter
sound is heard when you press the
shutter button.)
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
xON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when
you press the control button/shutter
button).
OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
LCD
BRIGHT
Adjusts the LCD screen brightness
using the +/ buttons on the LCD
screen. This has no effect on the
recorded images.
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
Setting Description MODE selector
OK Deletes the displayed image. PLAY
CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.
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3 (RETURN)**
Returns to PLAY (single) mode.
Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode.
Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.
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B Various recording
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE)
1 Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
2 Select [FILE] and then
[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.
3 Select the desired image
size.
Still image sizes
20481536, 2048 (3:2)*,
16001200, 1280960, 640480
The image is recorded in 3:2 size to
match the printing paper size ratio of
3:2.
Moving image sizes
320 (HQ*), 320240, 160112
High Quality mode
The number of images or the time
that you can record on a Memory
Stick (8 MB):
When [REC MODE] is set to
[NORMAL].
Numbers in parentheses indicate the
maximum recording time during
continuous recording.
Image size Number of images or
time*
20481536 Approx. 5
2048 (3:2) Approx. 5
16001200 Approx. 8
1280960 Approx. 12
640480 Approx. 118
320 (HQ) Approx. 20 (15**) sec.
320240 Approx. 85 (15**) sec.
160112 Approx. 345 (60**) sec.
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Recording still
images for e-mail (E-
MAIL)
E-MAIL mode records a small-size
(320240) image at the same time as a
still image. Small-size images are
convenient for e-mail transmission, etc.
STILL.
2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [E-MAIL] from the
menu.
3 Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a Memory Stick (8 MB)
in E-MAIL mode.
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Image size Number of images
20481536 Approx. 4
2048 (3:2) Approx. 4
16001200 Approx. 8
1280960 Approx. 12
640480 Approx. 95
Adding audio files to
still images (VOICE)
STILL.
and then [VOICE] from the
menu.
3 Record the image.
If you press and release the shutter
button, sound is recorded for
5 seconds.
If you hold down the shutter
button, sound is recorded until you
release the shutter button for up to
40 seconds.
in VOICE mode (when recording
sound for five seconds):
To return to normal
recording mode
20481536 Approx. 4
2048 (3:2) Approx. 4
16001200 Approx. 7
1280960 Approx. 11
640480 Approx. 56
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Recording text
documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in black and white
GIF format to provide a clearer image.
STILL.
and then [TEXT] from the
menu.
3 Record the image.
in TEXT mode:
To return to normal
recording mode
Notes
If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you
may be unable to record a clear image.
Writing and reading data takes more time
than in normal recording.
20481536 Approx. 15 to 125
2048 (3:2) Approx. 17 to 137
16001200 Approx. 25 to 173
1280960 Approx. 40 to 228
640480 Approx. 160 to 727
Recording
uncompressed
images (TIFF)
This mode simultaneously records still
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed).
STILL.
and then [TIFF] from the
menu.
3 Record the image.
record on a Memory Stick
(16 MB) in TIFF mode:
To return to normal
recording mode
Notes
JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu.
TIFF images are recorded in [20481536]
size other than when [2048 (3:2)] is
selected.
Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
The supplied Memory Stick (8 MB)
does not have sufficient capacity to record
uncompressed images.
20481536 Approx. 1
2048 (3:2) Approx. 1
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Recording images in
macro
MOVIE or STILL.
2 Press FOCUS repeatedly
until the (auto macro)
indicator appears on the LCD
screen.
You can record a subject as close
as about 1 5/8 inches (4 cm) from
the lens surface with the zoom set
all the way to the W side, or about
8 inches (20 cm) with the zoom set
all the way to the T side.
To return to normal
recording mode
Press FOCUS repeatedly until
disappears from the LCD screen.
Notes
You cannot record images in macro with
the following PROGRAM AE modes.
Landscape mode
Panfocus mode
You cannot record images in macro when
appears on the LCD screen.
When recording images in macro, use the
LCD screen. If you record using the finder,
the range visible in the finder may differ
from the actual recording range.
Setting the distance
to the subject
Normally the focus is automatically
adjusted. This function is useful when
the auto focus does not work well such
as in dark places.
MOVIE or STILL.
2 Press FOCUS repeatedly to
achieve a sharp focus.
The 9 (manual focus) indicator
You can select from the following
7 focus settings: auto (no
indicator), (auto macro),
1 3/4 feet (0.5m), 3 1/4 feet
(1.0m), 9 3/4 feet (3.0m), 23 feet
(7.0m), (infinite)
To reactivate auto focusing
Press FOCUS repeatedly until the
indicator disappears in step 2.
Notes
These setting distances are approximate,
and should be used as a reference.
The focus mode indicator is not displayed
correctly when using a conversion lens.
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Using the PROGRAM
AE function
MOVIE or STILL.
2 Press PROGRAM AE
repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Aperture priority mode
Makes the subject stand out
against an unclear background or
makes both the subject and the
background stand out clearly.
Press +/ repeatedly to select an
aperture value in 9 steps from F2.0
to F8.0.
Shutter speed priority
mode
Records a sharp picture of a fast-
moving subject or the flow of
motion of a moving subject.
Press +/ repeatedly to select a
shutter speed in 19 steps from 8
to 1/1000 when recording a still
image and in 13 steps from 1/8 to
1/1000 when recording a moving
image.
Twilight mode
Suppresses the washed-out color
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Twilight plus mode
Increases the effectiveness of the
twilight mode function.
Landscape mode
Focuses only on a distant subject
to record landscapes, etc.
+/
Panfocus mode
Changes the focus quickly and
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.
Spot light-metering mode
Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and
the background, etc. Position the
point you want to record on the
spot light-metering cross hair.
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.
Notes
When you set the zoom to the T side, the
value in aperture indicator may differ from
the actual aperture.
You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and
focus are fixed.
When you record in the Twilight plus
mode, we recommend that you use a tripod
to prevent shaking.
Set the forced flash when you use the
flash in the following modes:
Twilight mode
Twilight plus mode
Landscape mode
You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
If the setting is not appropriate in aperture
priority mode and shutter priority mode,
the setting value indicator on the LCD
screen flashes when you press the shutter
button. In this case, reset the value.
If you set a slow shutter speed in twilight
plus mode and shutter speed priority mode,
the noise may increase.
LCD screen
Spot light-metering
cross hair
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Adjusting the
exposure
(EXPOSURE)
MOVIE or STILL.
2 Select [CAMERA] and then
[EXPOSURE] from the menu.
3 Select the desired exposure
value.
Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background. You can select values
ranging from +2.0 EV to 2.0 EV
in steps of 1/3 EV.
Note
The exposure may not be adjusted properly
when the subject is extremely bright or dark,
or when using the flash.
Adjusting the white
balance (WHITE
BALANCE)
Normally the white balance is
automatically adjusted.
MOVIE or STILL.
2 Select [CAMERA] and then
[WHITE BALANCE] from the
menu.
3 Select the desired white
balance setting.
IN DOOR (n)
Places where the lighting
condition changes quickly
Under bright lighting such as
photography studios
Under sodium or mercury lamps
OUT DOOR ( )
Recording a sunrise/sunset, night
scene, neon signs, or fireworks
HOLD
Recording a single-colored subject
or background
AUTO (No indicator)
Adjusts the white balance
automatically
To reactivate auto
adjustment
Select [AUTO] in step 3.
Note
Select [AUTO] when recording under
fluorescent lighting.
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Recording the date
and time on the still
image (DATE/TIME)
STILL.
2 Select [EFFECT] and then
[DATE/TIME] from the menu.
3 Select the date and time
setting.
DAY&TIME
The date, hour and minutes are
imposed onto the image.
DATE
The year, month and day are
imposed onto the image.
OFF
The date and time are not imposed
onto the image.
4 Record the image.
The date and time are not
displayed during recording.
The date and time are displayed
when playing back images.
Enjoying picture
effects (P.EFFECT)
MOVIE or STILL.
2 Select [EFFECT] and then
[P.EFFECT] from the menu.
3 Select the desired mode.
SOLARIZE
The light contrast is clearer and the
picture looks like an illustration.
B&W
The picture is monochrome (black
and white).
SEPIA
The picture is colored like an old
picture.
NEG.ART
The color and brightness of the
picture are reversed.
To cancel picture effect
Select [OFF] in step 3.
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B Various playback
Playing back six
images at once
(INDEX)
PLAY.
2 Select [INDEX] on the LCD
screen.
Six images are displayed at once
(index screen).
The following marks are displayed
on each image according to the
image type and settings.
: Moving image file
: Voice memo file
: E-mail file
: Print mark
- : Protect mark
TEXT: Text mark
TIFF: TIFF mark
(No mark): Normal recording (no
settings)
This shows the position of the
currently displayed images relative
to all the recorded images.
To display the next
(previous) index screen
Select v/V at the lower left of the LCD
screen.
To return to normal playback
(single image)
Select the desired image with the
control button.
Select [3] (RETURN).
Note
You cannot display images recorded in
TEXT mode on the INDEX screen.
Displays the previous
index screen
Displays the next index
screen
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Enlarging a part of
the still image (Zoom
and trimming)
PLAY.
2 Display the image to be
enlarged.
3 Zoom in/out the image with
the zoom button.
The zoom scaling indicator
4 Press the control button
repeatedly to select the
desired part of the image.
v: The image moves downward
V: The image moves upward
b: The image moves rightward
B: The image moves leftward
To return to the normal size
Zoom in with the zoom button until the
zoom scaling indicator ( 1.1)
disappears from the screen, or simply
press z.
To record an enlarged image
(trimming)
1Enlarge the image.
2Press the shutter button. The image
is recorded at 640480 size, then the
display returns to the image display
before enlargement.
Notes
You cannot trim images recorded in TEXT
mode or uncompressed images.
The maximum zoom magnification is 5
the original image, regardless of the image
size.
The picture quality of trimmed images
may deteriorate.
The original picture remains even after
trimming.
The trimmed image is recorded as the
newest file.
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Rotating a still image
(ROTATE)
PLAY.
2 Display the image to rotate.
3 Select [FILE] and then
[ROTATE] from the menu.
4 Rotate the image clockwise
or counterclockwise ,
then select [RETURN].
Notes
You may not be able to rotate protected
images or images recorded with other
equipment.
Also, when viewing images on a personal
computer, the image rotation information
may not be reflected depending on the
application software.
You cannot rotate protected or
uncompressed images, or images recorded
in TEXT mode.
Playing back the
images in order
(SLIDE SHOW)
This function is useful for checking the
recorded images or for presentations,
etc.
PLAY.
2 Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE
SHOW] from the menu.
Set the following items.
INTERVAL
1 min (one minute), 30 sec
(30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds),
5 sec (5 seconds), 3 sec
(3 seconds)
REPEAT
ON: Plays back images in a
continuous loop until
[RETURN] is selected.
OFF: After all images have been
played back, the slide show
ends.
3 Select [START] with the
control button.
The slide show begins.
To cancel the slide show
Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.
To skip to the next/previous
image during slide show
playback
Select "b/B" at the lower left of the
LCD screen.
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Note
The [INTERVAL] setting time is
approximate, and may vary depending on
the played back image size or other factors.
Viewing images on a
TV screen
Before connecting your camera, be
sure to turn off the TV.
1 Connect the A/V connecting
cable to the A/V OUT jack of
your camera and to the
audio/video input jacks of the
TV.
If your TV has stereo type audio
input jacks, connect the audio plug
of the A/V connecting cable to the
Lch jack.
2 Turn on the TV, then start
playback on your camera.
The playback image appears on
the TV screen.
Note
You cannot use a TV that has an antenna
(aerial) connector only.
to A/V OUT jack
Set the TV/VIDEO
switch to VIDEO.
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
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B Editing
Preventing accidental
erasure (PROTECT)
The - (protect) indicator appears on
protected images.
PLAY, then display the image
to protect.
2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT],
and then [ON] from the menu.
The displayed image is protected
and - appears.
To release protection
PLAY, then display the INDEX
screen.
2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT],
and then [ALL] or [SELECT]
from the menu.
3 When you select [ALL]
Select [ON].
All the images recorded in
Memory Stick are protected.
When you select [SELECT]
Select all the images to protect
with the control button, then select
[ENTER].
In single mode
In INDEX mode
The selected images are protected.
To release protection
If you selected [ALL] in step 2, select
[OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in
step 2, select the images to unprotect
[ENTER].
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Deleting images
(DELETE)
You cannot delete protected files.
to delete.
2 Select [DELETE] and then
[OK] from the menu.
The image is deleted.
screen.
2 Select [DELETE] and then
[ALL] or [SELECT] from the
menu.
3 When you select [ALL]
Select [ENTER].
All unprotected images are
deleted.
When you select [SELECT]
Select all the images to delete with
the control button, then select
[ENTER].
In single mode
In INDEX mode
The (delete) indicator appears
on the selected images and these
images are deleted.
To cancel deleting
Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3.
Note
If there are files on the Memory Stick with
names having the same last 4 digits as the
file name of the image to be deleted, these
files are also deleted at the same time.
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Changing the
recorded still image
size (RESIZE)
PLAY and display the image
to resize.
2 Select [TOOL] and then
[RESIZE] from the menu.
3 Select the desired image
size.
20481536, 16001200,
1280960, 640480
The changed image is recorded,
then the display returns to the
image display before resizing.
To return to the original size
Select [CANCEL] in step 3.
Notes
You cannot change the size of images
recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed
images.
When you change from a small size to a
large size, the picture quality deteriorates.
The original image is retained even after
resizing.
The resized image is recorded as the
newest file.
Copying images
(COPY)
You can copy images to another
Memory Stick.
to copy.
2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and
then [OK] from the menu.
MEMORY STICK ACCESS
appears.
3 When CHANGE MEMORY
STICK appears, eject the
Memory Stick.
INSERT MEMORY STICK
appears.
4 Insert the Memory Stick on
which to copy the image.
RECORDING appears. When
copying is completed,
COMPLETE appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
To copy the image to
another Memory Stick
Select [CONTINUE] after step 4 and
insert a new Memory Stick.
Notes
If you do not select [EXIT] after
COMPLETE appears and instead insert a
new Memory Stick, the same image is
copied again.
In single mode
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screen.
2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and
then [SELECT] from the
menu.
3 Select the image to copy.
The (select) indicator appears
on the image.
4 Select [ENTER].
MEMORY STICK ACCESS
appears.
5 When CHANGE MEMORY
STICK is displayed, eject the
Memory Stick.
INSERT MEMORY STICK
appears.
6 Insert another Memory
Stick.
RECORDING appears. When
copying is completed,
COMPLETE appears.
To end copying, select [EXIT].
To copy the image to
another Memory Stick
Select [CONTINUE] after step 5 and
6.
To cancel copying part-way
Change the MODE selector setting or
turn off the power.
In INDEX mode
Notes
If you do not select [EXIT] after
COMPLETE appears and instead insert
a new Memory Stick, the same image is
copied again.
You cannot copy uncompressed images.
You cannot copy images that are bigger
than 5 MB at once. If NOT ENOUGH
MEMORY appears or flashes on the
INDEX screen, cancel some images to
copy and try again.
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Selecting still images
to print (PRINT MARK)
You can mark a print mark on still
images recorded with your camera.
This mark is convenient when you
have images printed at a shop that
conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) standard.
PLAY and display the image
you want to print.
2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
and then [ON] from the menu.
The (print) mark is displayed
on the image.
To unmark the print mark
screen.
2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
and then [SELECT] from the
menu.
3 Select the images to mark
with the control button.
In single mode
In INDEX mode
4 Select [ENTER].
of the selected images change
from green to white.
To unmark selected print
marks
Select the images to unmark in step 3
[ENTER].
To unmark all the print
marks
Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK],
[ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu.
of all images are unmarked.
Notes
You cannot mark moving images or images
recorded in TEXT mode.
If you mark an image recorded in TIFF
mode with a print mark, only the
uncompressed image is printed, and the
JPEG image recorded at the same time is
not printed.
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Additional information
Precautions
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning
cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust,
etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the
surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent
such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this
may damage the finish or the casing.
After using your camera at the
seashore or other dusty locations
Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the
salty air may corrode the metal fittings or
dust may enter the inside of your camera,
causing a malfunction.
Your camera is designed for use between the
temperatures of 32F and 104F (0C and
40C). Recording in extremely cold or hot
places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. Should this occur, the
camera will not operate properly.
Moisture condensation occurs
easily when:
The camera is brought from a cold location
such as a ski slope into a warmly heated
room.
The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
How to prevent moisture
condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold place
to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic
bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the
new location over a period of time (about an
hour).
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to record with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be unable
to record clear images.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet
(mains) when you are not using the unit for
a long time.
To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
power cord (mains lead) itself.
Do not operate the unit with a damaged
cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
Do not bend the power cord (mains lead)
forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This
will damage the cord and may cause fire or
electrical shock.
Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short
may occur and the unit may be damaged.
Always keep metal contacts clean.
Do not disassemble the unit.
Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the
unit.
While the unit is in use, particularly during
charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM reception and
video operation are disturbed.
The unit becomes warm during use. This is
not a malfunction.
Do not place the unit in locations that are:
Extremely hot or cold
Dusty or dirty
Very humid
Vibrating
On cleaning
Note on operating
temperature
On moisture condensation
On AC power adaptor
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Use only the specified charger with the
charging function.
To prevent accident from a short circuit, do
not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
Keep the battery pack away from fire.
Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 140F (60C), such as
in a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Do not expose the battery pack to any
mechanical shock.
Do not disassemble nor modify the battery
pack.
Install the battery pack to the camera
securely.
Charging while some capacity remains
does not affect the original battery
capacity.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camera
and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of whether
the power is on or off. This rechargeable
button battery is constantly charged as long
as you are using the camera. However, if
you use the camera for only short periods it
discharges gradually, and if you do not use
the camera at all for about half a year it
becomes completely discharged. In this
case, be sure to charge this rechargeable
button battery before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
Charging method
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
with the AC power adaptor, or install a
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the POWER
switch set to OFF.
On Memory Sticks
Memory Stick is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
Memory Stick is specially designed for
exchanging and sharing digital data among
Memory Stick compatible products.
Because it is removable, Memory Stick
can also be used for external data storage.
There are two types of Memory Sticks:
general Memory Sticks and MagicGate
Memory Sticks that are equipped with the
MagicGate* copyright protection
technology.
You can use both types of Memory Stick
with your camera. However, because your
camera does not support the MagicGate
standards, data recorded with your camera is
not subject to MagicGate copyright
protection.
MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption
technology.
Notes
Do not remove the Memory Stick while
reading or writing data.
Data may be damaged if:
you remove the Memory Stick or turn
off your camera while reading or
writing data.
you use the Memory Stick in a
location subject to the effects of static
electricity or noise.
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
Attach the label so that it does not stick out
from the proper attachment location.
When you carry or store the Memory
Stick, put it in its supplied case.
Do not touch the terminals of a Memory
Stick with your hand or a metal object.
Do not strike, bend or drop the Memory
Stick.
Do not disassemble or modify the
Memory Stick.
Do not allow the Memory Stick to get
wet.
On battery pack
On internal rechargeable
button battery
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Memory Stick, , MagicGate
Memory Stick and are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
MagicGate and are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Using your camera
abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any
country or area with the supplied
battery charger within 100 V to 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially
available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of
the wall outlet (mains) [b].
Watching the playback picture on
TV
If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, you need a TV having
a video input jack and a video
connecting cable.
The color system of the TV must be
the same as that of your digital still
camera. TV color systems differ from
country to country. Check the
following list:
NTSC system countries
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,
Central America, Chile, Columbia,
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system countries
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system country
Brazil
PAL-N system countries
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system countries
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France,
Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic,
Ukraine, etc.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should
your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss)
appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 62).
Symptom Cause and/or Solution
Your camera does not
work.
You are not using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack.
tUse an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (page 8).
The battery level is low (the E indicator appears
on the LCD screen).
tCharge the battery pack (page 9).
The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.
tConnect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your
camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12).
The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
tDisconnect and then reconnect all power
sources after one minute. Then turn the power
on by sliding the POWER switch down and
check that the camera works properly.
Your camera cannot
record images.
The MODE selector is set to PLAY.
tSet it to MOVIE or STILL (pages 16, 21).
No Memory Stick has been inserted into your
camera.
tInsert a Memory Stick (page 15).
The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set
to LOCK.
tSet it to the recording position.
The picture is out of focus. Your camera is not in macro recording mode when
you shoot a subject that is about 1 5/8 to
9 7/8 inches (4 to 25 cm) away from the lens.
tSet the macro recording mode (page 41).
tPress the zoom button to set to the W side.
The resizing function does
not work.
You cannot resize moving images and text images.
You cannot display a print
mark.
You cannot display print marks on moving images
and text images.
The picture is noisy. Your camera is placed near a TV or other
equipment that uses strong magnets.
tMove your camera away from the TV, etc.
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The picture is too dark. You are shooting a subject with a light source
behind the subject.
tAdjust the exposure (page 43).
tAdjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page
36).
The flash does not work. The flash is set to .
tSet the flash to auto (no indicator), or
(page 20).
PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight, Twilight
plus, or Panfocus mode.
tCancel the mode (page 42) or set the flash to
.
The MODE selector is set to MOVIE.
tSet it to STILL.
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
The date and time are not set correctly.
tSet the correct date and time (page 13).
Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is happening.
tThis is not a malfunction.
The battery life is short. You are recording/playing back images under
extremely cold temperatures.
The battery pack is not charged enough.
tCharge the battery pack fully.
The battery pack is dead.
tReplace the battery pack with a new one (page
8).
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect.
You have used the camera for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
The battery pack is dead.
tReplace the battery pack with a new one (page
8).
The battery pack is discharged.
tInstall a charged battery pack (pages 8, 9).
Sufficient battery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
tFully charge the battery pack (page 9).
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Nothing appears in the
display window or the
indicators flash during
charging.
The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
tFirmly connect the power cord to the wall outlet
(page 12).
The battery pack has malfunctioned.
tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
The battery pack is not installed correctly.
tInstall the battery pack correctly (page 8).
The zoom does not work. PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.
tCancel the Panfocus mode (page 42).
[CONVERSION] in the menu setting is set to
[ON].
tSet it to [OFF].
Digital zoom does not
function.
You cannot use digital zoom to record moving
pictures.
Your camera cannot play
back images.
The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE.
tSet it to PLAY (page 22).
The image and sound are
interfered by noise when
you play back an image on
a personal computer.
You are playing back the file directly from the
Memory Stick.
tCopy the file to the hard disk of the personal
computer and then play back the file from the
hard disk (page 28).
The image cannot be
played back on a personal
computer.
tConsult the personal computer or software
manufacturer.
Your camera cannot delete
an image.
The image is protected.
tCancel the protection (page 49).
The power turns off
suddenly.
With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE,
if you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery.
tTurn on the camera.
The battery is discharged.
tReplace it with a charged battery.
The image does not
appear on the TV screen.
The video output signal setting of your camera is
incorrect.
tChange the setting (page 48).
A file error occurs when
you play back a file.
The image size is larger than 20481536.
tUse an image size of 20481536 or smaller.
The PROGRAM AE
function does not work.
The camera is set to text mode.
tCancel text mode (page 42).
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The LCD screen freezes
momentarily.
This is a characteristic of the system and is not a
malfunction.
The picture is
monochrome (black and
white).
The camera is set to TEXT mode.
tCancel TEXT mode (page 40).
P.EFFECT is set to B&W mode.
tCancel B&W mode (page 44).
Your personal computer
does not recognize your
camera.
The camera is turned off.
tTurn on the camera.
The battery level is low.
tUse the AC power adaptor (page 12).
The USB cable is not connected firmly.
tDisconnect the USB cable, and connect it again
firmly. Make sure that PC MODE is displayed
on the LCD screen (page 27).
The USB connectors on your personal computer are
connected to other equipment besides the keyboard,
the mouse, and your camera.
tDisconnect the USB cables except for the ones
connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your
camera (page 25).
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Warning and notice messages
Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions
in the following list.
Message Meaning
NO MEMORY STICK No Memory Stick has been inserted.
SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again.
MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted Memory Stick cannot be
used with your camera, or is damaged.
FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the Memory Stick.
MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write-protect tab on the Memory
Stick is set to the LOCK position.
NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the Memory Stick is
full, and you cannot record or copy
images.
NO FILE No image has been recorded on the
Memory Stick.
FILE ERROR An error occurred while playing back the
image.
FILE PROTECT The image is protected against erasure.
for InfoLITHIUM battery only The battery is not the InfoLITHIUM
type.
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The images you want to copy are too big
to copy with your camera.
DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already
exists.
IMAGE SIZE OVER You are playing back an image of a size
that cannot be played back with your
camera.
INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was
created on equipment other than your
camera.
E The battery level is low or zero.
- The image is protected.
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Self-diagnosis display
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This
function displays the camera condition on the
LCD screen with a combination of a letter and
four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the
following code chart. The code informs you of the
cameras current condition. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the
state of the camera.
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective
actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
When a self-diagnosis display appears
The error display appears on the display window (page 64).
First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action
C:32:ss There is trouble with your cameras hardware or
zooming function.
tTurn the power off and on again.
C:13:ss An unformatted Memory Stick is inserted.
tFormat the Memory Stick (page 33).
The inserted Memory Stick cannot be used with
your camera, or is damaged.
tInsert a new Memory Stick (page 15).
E:61:ss
E:91:ss
A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has
occurred.
tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-
digit service code. (example: E:61:10)
Self-diagnosis display
C:ss:ss
You can reverse the camera
malfunction yourself.
E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
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Specifications
System
Image device
1/1.8 type color CCD
Lens
3 zoom lens
f = 7 21 mm
(34 102 mm when converted
into a 35 mm still camera)
F = 2.0 2.5
Exposure control
Automatic exposure
White balance
Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor,
Hold
Data system
Movie: MPEG1
Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT
mode), TIFF
Audio with still image:
MPEG1 (Monaural)
Recording medium
Memory Stick
Flash
Recommended recording
distance:
11 7/8 inches to 8 1/4 feet
(0.3 m to 2.5 m)
Output connector
A/V OUT (Monaural)
Minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ,
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k
load)
Output impedance: 2.2 k
Digital I/O (USB)
Special minijack
External flash jack
Minijack
LCD screen
Used LCD panel
2 type TFT (Thin Film
Transistor active matrix) drive
Total number of dots
123 200 (560220) dots
General
Used battery pack
NP-FM50
Power requirements
7.2 V
Power consumption
(during recording)
3.9 W
Operation temperature
32F to 104F
(0C to 40C)
Storage temperature
4F to +140F
(20C to +60C)
Maximum dimensions
4 5/82 7/82 5/8 inches
(1177164 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 15 oz (423 g)
(including battery pack NP-
FM50, Memory Stick,
shoulder strap and lens cap
etc.)
Built-in microphone
Electret condenser microphone
Built-in speaker
Dynamic speaker
AC-L10 AC power
adaptor
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output voltage
DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
mode
Operation temperature
32F to 104F (0C to 40C)
Storage temperature
4F to +140F
(20C to +60C)
Maximum dimensions
51 9/162 1/2 inches
(1253962 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 10 oz (280 g)
NP-FM50 battery pack
Used battery
Lithium ion battery
Maximum voltage
DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Accessories
A/V connecting cable (1)
NP-FM50 battery pack (1)
AC-L10 AC power adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
USB cable (1)
Lens cap (1)
Lens cap strap (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Memory Stick (8 MB) (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without
notice.
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Display window indicators
A Macro/focus mode indicator
B Battery remaining indicator
C Recording/EV level indicator
D Image size indicator
E Flash mode/flash level
indicator
F PROGRAM AE indicator
White balance indicator
Picture effect indicator
Date/time indicator
G Battery usable time indicator
(displayed only during
charging)
Number of recorded images
Error display
: Some kind of misoperation
has occurred. Check the self-
diagnosis display on the LCD
screen (page 62) and take the
appropriate corrective action.
: A problem has occurred
with lens drive. Turn the camera on
and off several times, and if the
problem persists, contact your
Sony dealer or authorized Sony
service facility.
H Memory Stick remaining
indicator
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LCD screen indicators
A Battery remaining indicator
B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash
mode indicator
C White balance/EV level/
sharpness/conversion mode
indicator
D Picture effect indicator
E Date/time indicator
F Aperture/shutter speed
indicator
G AE lock indicator/Focus lock
indicator
H Recording mode indicator
I Image size indicator
J Self-diagnosis function
indicator/recording time
indicator
K Number of recorded images
L Remaining memory capacity
indicator
M Moving image/VOICE recording
time indicator
N Self-timer indicator
O Spot light-metering indicator
P Focus/macro mode indicator
Q Menu bar and guide menu
They appear by pressing v on the
control button and disappear by
pressing V of it.
The indicators during recording
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A Protect indicator
B Print mark indicator
C File name
D Recording mode indicator
E Image size indicator
F Image number
G Number of stored images in
Memory Stick
H Remaining memory capacity
indicator
I Recording date of the playback
image/menu bar and guide
menu
A VOL. (Volume) indicator
B Playback/pause buttons
B: during pause
X: during playback
C Fast-forward/rewind buttons
D Recording mode indicator
E Image size indicator
F Image number/number of
stored images in Memory
Stick
G Remaining memory capacity
indicator
H Counter
I Playback image
J Play bar
K Menu bar and guide menu
When playing back still images
When playing back moving images
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Index
A
A/V OUT.......................48
Adjusting the exposure ..43
AE (Auto Exposure) ......16
Aperture priority mode ..42
Auto power-off function..9
Auto red-eye reduction ..20
B
Battery pack
battery life .................10
charging.......................9
installing......................8
remaining battery
indicator.....................65
BEEP..............................36
C
Charging the battery
pack .............................9
Cleaning.........................54
Control button................30
Conversion lens .............35
COPY.............................51
D
DELETE........................50
Digital zoom..................18
Display window
indicators ...................64
E
Editing
COPY........................51
DELETE....................50
preventing accidental
erasure .......................49
E-MAIL .........................39
Enlarging a part of the
still image ..................46
F
File name .......................29
FLASH LEVEL.............20
Focus..............................41
Focusing manually.........41
FORMAT.......................33
Full charge .......................9
I
IMAGE SIZE.................38
INDEX mode .................45
InfoLITHIUM battery
pack .............................8
J
JPEG..............................16
L
LCD screen ....................65
LCD screen indicators ...65
M
Memory Stick
copying images..........51
formatting..................33
inserting.....................15
number of images that
you can record...........38
Menu..............................33
MODE selector ..............30
Moisture condensation...54
Moving images
playing back ..............23
recording ...................21
MPEG............................21
N
Normal charge .................9
NTSC system.................56
Number of images that you
can record
by image size.............38
in E-MAIL mode.......39
in VOICE mode.........39
P
P.EFFECT......................44
PAL system....................56
Playing back
moving images ..........23
still images ................22
Playing back multiple
images at once ...........45
Power supply
AC power adaptor .....12
battery pack .................9
Preventing accidental
erasure .......................49
PRINT MARK...............53
PROGRAM AE .............53
PROTECT......................49
Q
Quick Review................18
R
REC MODE...................34
Recording
images in macro ........41
moving images ..........21
still images ................16
still images for
e-mail.........................39
with the flash.............20
RESIZE..........................51
S
SECAM system .............56
Self-diagnosis display....62
Setting date and time .....13
SHARPNESS.................35
Shutter speed priority
mode..........................42
Single mode ...................32
SLIDE SHOW...............47
Still images
playback ....................22
recording....................16
T
TEXT.............................40
TIFF ...............................40
TV color system.............56
U
USB................................26
Using the self-timer .......19
Using your camera
abroad........................56
V
Viewing images
on a TV screen...........48
using a personal
computer....................25
VOICE...........................39
W
Warning and notice
messages....................61
WHITE BALANCE.......43
Z
Zoom..............................18
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